Texting is a quick and easy way to stay in touch. But its informal nature can lead to confusion over the appropriate \u201cdo\u2019s\u201d and \u201cdon\u2019ts\u201d. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of important basics that will improve your text messaging etiquette.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need a reason to text<\/strong> Text Back Keep it short and simple Beware of autocorrect!<\/strong> Be careful with abbreviations Who\u2019s There?<\/strong> DON\u2019T SHOUT!<\/strong> Always double check when using voice-to-text features<\/strong> Texting is meant to be simple, and fun. By taking a few extra steps and observing basic text message etiquette before you send them, you\u2019ll make sure everyone will be happy to see your messages pop up in their inbox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Texting is a quick and easy way to stay in touch. But its informal nature can lead to confusion over the appropriate \u201cdo\u2019s\u201d and \u201cdon\u2019ts\u201d. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of important basics that will improve your text messaging etiquette. You don\u2019t need a reason to text Sometimes just sending a quick \u201cI\u2019m thinking of you\u201d […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":5480,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n
\nSometimes just sending a quick \u201cI\u2019m thinking of you\u201d text is a wonderful way to brighten someone\u2019s day. Who knows? They may see it and phone you back to say, \u201cThanks, Grandma! I\u2019m saving this text forever!\u201d<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Always! Unless they say otherwise, if someone texts you, they expect to hear back, even if it\u2019s just a simple acknowledgement like, \u201cOk\u201d or \u201cthanks\u201d.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Texts aren\u2019t meant to be emails. Get to the point. If you want to have a longer conversation, call them; after all, you do have their number!<\/p>\n
\nThis is when the phone makes or suggests corrections for mistakes in spelling or grammar. A single word or letter can change the whole meaning of a sentence, so read your message over before you hit \u201cSend.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Texting is meant to be a fast form of communication, so it\u2019s common to use abbreviations and shortcuts such as \u201cLOL\u201d (laugh out loud), \u201cnp\u201d (no problem), or \u201cu\u201d (you). But there is such a thing as an inappropriate abbreviation, so if you choose to use them, only use those that are widely known. When in doubt\u00ad\u2014spell it out!<\/p>\n
\nBefore sending the text, double check that you are sending it to the right person! A common mistake is to accidentally send a text to the person you are texting about; you don\u2019t want someone to receive a text about the surprise party you\u2019re arranging for them! This is also important when sending Group Text messages, but for an additional reason. Group Texts can be a useful tool to keep everyone in the loop but ask permission first. Responses go to everyone on the message, and some folks may not want to receive a message from someone they don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n
\nCAPS MAKE YOU LOOK REALLY ANGRY, SO AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS. Unless of course, you are really angry; then go ahead and use them to make your point!<\/p>\n
\nSmartphones allow you to speak your message, which the phone then converts to text. But a lot can be lost in the translation; make sure that what you said is what is showing as text before you hit \u201cSend\u201d. Voice-to-text software isn\u2019t perfect and could be picking up stray sounds or conversations from elsewhere, altering your message in ways you didn\u2019t intend.<\/p>\n